50-Minute Cheesy Hamburger Casserole
A savory, satisfying casserole that layers seasoned ground beef and creamy potato filling over tender scalloped potatoes, all topped with crispy bacon and melted cheese for a crowd-pleasing dinner.
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Ingredients
- 1 can cream of potato soup
- Shredded cheese to your preference
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 box scalloped potatoes including seasoning packet
- 1 onion finely chopped
- Pack of bacon
- Seasonings of choice e.g., salt, pepper, garlic powder
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat along with chopped onions and your selected seasonings. Once the meat is fully cooked, drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in the cream of potato soup until evenly combined with the beef mixture.
- In a 13x9 inch baking dish, arrange the dry scalloped potatoes in an even layer at the base.
- Prepare the sauce packet from the scalloped potatoes box according to the instructions on the packaging.
- Pour the beef and cream mixture evenly over the layer of uncooked potatoes.
- Drizzle the prepared sauce mixture across the top of the casserole contents.
- Place the dish in a preheated oven at 350°F and bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
- While the casserole bakes, dice the bacon and cook it in a skillet until crispy, then set aside on a paper towel to drain.
- After 25 minutes, remove the casserole from the oven and scatter the cooked bacon pieces and shredded cheese across the surface.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese has melted thoroughly.
Notes
Let the casserole sit for a few minutes before serving to allow it to set for cleaner slices.